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Crime rate in Sefton, NSW, Australia, 2162

Suburb in Canterbury-Bankstown

Crime Rank: 14/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    6,300

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    1.81 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    262

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    41.59

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    71

    Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)

  • Property Crimes
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    71

    Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    11.27

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    11.27

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    81.77%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    49.18%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Sefton crime trends

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Sefton crime compared

Top crime types in Sefton:


  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Sefton there were 62 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    62

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Sefton there were 34 reported cases of Theft.

    34

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Sefton there were 32 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    32

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Sefton there were 24 reported cases of Property damage.

    24

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Sefton there were 17 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    17

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Sefton there were 15 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    15

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in Sefton there were 14 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    14

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Sefton there were 13 reported cases of Deception.

    13

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in Sefton there were 11 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    11

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Sefton there were 9 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    9

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Sefton there were 8 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    8

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Sefton there were 4 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    4

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Sefton there were 4 reported cases of Arson.

    4

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Sefton there were 3 reported cases of Robbery.

    3

  • Other drug offences

    In 2023 in Sefton there were 3 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    3

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Sefton there were 2 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    2

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Sefton there were 2 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    2

  • Homicide and related offences

    In 2023 in Sefton there were 1 reported cases of Homicide and related offences.

    1

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2023 in Sefton there were 1 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    1

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Sefton there were 1 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    1

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Sefton there were 1 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    1

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Sefton there were 1 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Sefton

    1 in 89

    In 2023 in Sefton your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 89

  • NSW

    1 in 87

    In 2023 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87

  • Australia

    1 in 95

    In 2023 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 95

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Sefton

    1 in 89

    In 2023 in Sefton your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 89

  • NSW

    1 in 41

    In 2023 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 41

  • Australia

    1 in 28

    In 2023 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 28

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Sefton rank in crime?

Sefton suburb is ranked 14/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Sefton a safe suburb?

Sefton suburb is a relatively safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Sefton?

The top crime types in Sefton are Assault and related offences, Theft, Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

What is the most reported crime in Sefton?

62 Assault and related offences cases were reported in Sefton in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Sefton?

Crime in Sefton has increased by 2.34% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Sefton in 2023?

There were 1 Homicide and related offences cases in Sefton in 2023.

The data is based on annual 2023 data from state police departments and population data from the 2021 ABS Census. Rank is calculated for crimes weighted by severity and proportionate to population.

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